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[IMAGE (PHOTOGRAPH) Picture of people sitting around a table talking] WESTERN ROCKS AWAY (See Inside Pages) Western Courier Volume 58 Macomb, Illinois, Wednesday, June 28, 1961 Number 33 The COURIER Reports News of Western Without Fear or Favor, Bias Or Prejudice TAKING A BREAK � A couple of cokes, a pack of cigarettes, a deck of cards and an air conditioned Student Center help four students relax during a rightly earned break from summer studies. Left to right are Ben Tuan, Macomb, Charlotte Penz, Macomb, Jane Hendrickson, Macomb, and Wayne Delay, Springfield. We've Grown: 1400+Hiclcen Digs Into Campus Early History By MARGARET W. MYER Western Illinois University will soon break into print with a bound edition of its history from the time of its beginning in 1902 to the present time. Dr. Victor Hicken is gathering material from Alumni and interested friends who were in an 'way connected with this school. To date no history of Western Illinois University has ever been written for campus or public use. ""The material I need,"" says Hicken, ""would be any pictures or information regarding the student tile before 1925 which would include facts about housing, dorm life, recreation, and the faculty. I would also like to know the cost of schooling at this time and how the students financed their education during the depression years."" Dr. Hicken stated, ""Western first opened its doors in September. 1902. The thirteen instructors chosen to open the school proved to be of tremendous quality as educators at that time. Dr. Frederick J. Bonser and Dr. Mabel Carney later became prominent educators at Columbia University in -Kew York."" Of the material he has collected so far probably the most valuable has been a 24-page handwritten letter from Dr. Oliver Morton Dickerson, who taught history at Western from 1906-1913. Dr. Dickerson, who is past 90 years of age,' is the author of textbooks which1 are currently being used. Another item of interest handed to Dr. Hicken was a menu served at the banquet given by the citizens of Macomb in honor of Governor John B. Tanner, Illinois State Legislators, and invited guests following the laying of the cornerstone on December 21, 1900. Banquets served in this day can hardly be compared to this one. A few items of food mentioned in the menu were: Cheese sticks, olives, salad, almonds, radishes, celery, consomme in cup, roast young turkey, cranberries, French peas, mashed potatoes, escalloped oysters, cold boiled ham, chicken salad, Neapolitan ice cream, lady fingers, macaroons, kisses, delicate cake, fruit, nuts, coftee [coffee]. It was served in Macomb by Hotel Newcomb of Quincy. Mr. James C. Burns, who was the first history teacher at Western, lived in the house across from Lake Ruth. This house at 1025 West Adams Street houses 24 girls during the regular school year. Naming this house ""Burns Hall"" is being considered by the university. There was quite a controversy over the location of the University, since Aledo, LaHarpe, and Oquawka all wanted the school to be in their town. The Board of Trustees voted over 500 times and could not reach a decision. The Governor appointed a new Board of Trustees who voted on the first ballot to build the school in Macomb. 600 Bed Girls' Dorm Near Start K is expected that contracts will be let and bonds sold at the July 17 meeting of the State Teacher's College Board to begin construction of WIU's first domitory [dormitory] in the University's ten year, self-liquidating dorm building program, begun in 1959, according to University officials. Earth breaking ceremonies are Mated to take place following the board meeting in Macomb to begin the excavation of WIU's air-conditioned, eight - story, 600 - bed women's dormitory to be located at the corner of West Adams and Stadium Drive. The new dorm, affording such 8 (Continued on page 2J Big Plans For '62 Dr. Knoblauch Anticipates $14 Million In New Bldgs. President A. L. Knoblach in a special report to the COURIER on Western's booming growth lists the following points: 1. Biggest summer school enrollment� 1400 plus 2. 5,654 inquiries by high school students for 1961-62 3. Bids open for $3 million girls dorm 4. $2 million library near completion 5. $8 million approved by Governing Board for nine new buildings 6. Anticipated total for construction, $13 million. Here is the complete report in the President's own words. ""In the academic world the sea sons come and go .almost as swiftly as they do in the work-a-day world that engulfs the entire race. So it is that once again we find ourselves in the midst of a very busy summer session. We don't want to give the impression that figures are the all-important thing in higher education, but inasmuch as we must live with them, we need at times to be aware of their presence and significance. ""In higher education programs, people, plans and purposes come before plant and numbers, but for this report we shall want to emphasize numbers of all types. First there are the numbers dealing with the present summer session enrollments � 1,400 plus, and this does not include the classes in extension or the various tour groups that are on the highways and airways and seaways of the world. This is the largest summer session on record at Western. ""The prospects for the fall enrollments are equally bright. Inquiries to date are running well ahead of a year ago; as of June 22 inquiries numbered 5,624. Applications on file are also ahead of this time a year ago, and as of June 22 they numbered 1,902. New applicants admitted this year to date total 1,607 as against 808 for the same date a year ago. A word of caution � all students admitted do not always show up on registration day! ""On June 20, Western opened bids for a new 600-capacity girls' residence hall. It was estimated to cost three million dollars, and the bids were almost one hundred thousand dollars under this figure. This will be a fine new structure with all of the most modern facilities including full air conditioning throughout the entire eight-story structure. ""Western's two million dollar ultra- modern library is rapidly takings its place on the campus horizon. It is planned for a student body of six thousand, and it will have capacity for approximately four hundred thousand volumes. The faculty will have all aids to learning including the most modern audiovisual center and the university radio and the closed circuit TV stations. ""At the June meeting of the governing board the administration was authorized to employ architects and engineers on a contingency basis for the following bond issue structures which are valued in excess of eight million dollars: (Table names the project, the amount, tentative contract date, architect or engineer): Greenhouse, $50,000, Oct. 1961, Lankton, Ziegele, Terry and Associates, Peoria. Clinical Services Bldg., $350,000, Nov. 1961, Scribbins, Feldman, Klusmeyer, Inc., Galesburg. Campus School, $2,500,000. Jan. 1962. Phillips & Kemp, Canton. Multiple Purpose & Men's P. E. Bldg., $1,800,000, Jan. 1962. Lankton, Ziegele, Terry and Associates Peoria. Classroom Building, $1,000,000. March 1962, Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, Chicago. Applied Sciences Bldg., $1,750,- 000, Nov. 1962, Phillips, Swager & Associates, Peoria. Physical Plant Bldg.. $100,000, Jan. 1963, Keith E. Middleton and Associates, Normal. Rehabilitation - Electrical Loop, Services, etc., Dec. 1961, Walter G. Kimmel, Rock Island. Rehabilitation - Air Conditioning of Science Bldg., Dec. 1961, Beling Engineering Consultants, Peoria, (Moline office). ""In addition to the above, Western has, since 1959, completed a four hundred thousand dollar heating plant and a married student housing project costing two hun- (Continued on page 2.) SEE A DEFECT? Anyone connected with WIU is invited to drop a reminder to his office if he sees any needed repair work or correction, says Kimbro Shake, General Plant Superintendent. Supt. Shake says that his staff will make any needed repairs or corrections within their resources. Reminders may be mailed to Shake at the post office without postage. Call 3-2327. There Is No New Men's Hall See Story Page 3

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[IMAGE (PHOTOGRAPH) Picture of people sitting around a table talking] WESTERN ROCKS AWAY (See Inside Pages) Western Courier Volume 58 Macomb, Illinois, Wednesday, June 28, 1961 Number 33 The COURIER Reports News of Western Without Fear or Favor, Bias Or Prejudice TAKING A BREAK � A couple of cokes, a pack of cigarettes, a deck of cards and an air conditioned Student Center help four students relax during a rightly earned break from summer studies. Left to right are Ben Tuan, Macomb, Charlotte Penz, Macomb, Jane Hendrickson, Macomb, and Wayne Delay, Springfield. We've Grown: 1400+Hiclcen Digs Into Campus Early History By MARGARET W. MYER Western Illinois University will soon break into print with a bound edition of its history from the time of its beginning in 1902 to the present time. Dr. Victor Hicken is gathering material from Alumni and interested friends who were in an 'way connected with this school. To date no history of Western Illinois University has ever been written for campus or public use. ""The material I need,"" says Hicken, ""would be any pictures or information regarding the student tile before 1925 which would include facts about housing, dorm life, recreation, and the faculty. I would also like to know the cost of schooling at this time and how the students financed their education during the depression years."" Dr. Hicken stated, ""Western first opened its doors in September. 1902. The thirteen instructors chosen to open the school proved to be of tremendous quality as educators at that time. Dr. Frederick J. Bonser and Dr. Mabel Carney later became prominent educators at Columbia University in -Kew York."" Of the material he has collected so far probably the most valuable has been a 24-page handwritten letter from Dr. Oliver Morton Dickerson, who taught history at Western from 1906-1913. Dr. Dickerson, who is past 90 years of age,' is the author of textbooks which1 are currently being used. Another item of interest handed to Dr. Hicken was a menu served at the banquet given by the citizens of Macomb in honor of Governor John B. Tanner, Illinois State Legislators, and invited guests following the laying of the cornerstone on December 21, 1900. Banquets served in this day can hardly be compared to this one. A few items of food mentioned in the menu were: Cheese sticks, olives, salad, almonds, radishes, celery, consomme in cup, roast young turkey, cranberries, French peas, mashed potatoes, escalloped oysters, cold boiled ham, chicken salad, Neapolitan ice cream, lady fingers, macaroons, kisses, delicate cake, fruit, nuts, coftee [coffee]. It was served in Macomb by Hotel Newcomb of Quincy. Mr. James C. Burns, who was the first history teacher at Western, lived in the house across from Lake Ruth. This house at 1025 West Adams Street houses 24 girls during the regular school year. Naming this house ""Burns Hall"" is being considered by the university. There was quite a controversy over the location of the University, since Aledo, LaHarpe, and Oquawka all wanted the school to be in their town. The Board of Trustees voted over 500 times and could not reach a decision. The Governor appointed a new Board of Trustees who voted on the first ballot to build the school in Macomb. 600 Bed Girls' Dorm Near Start K is expected that contracts will be let and bonds sold at the July 17 meeting of the State Teacher's College Board to begin construction of WIU's first domitory [dormitory] in the University's ten year, self-liquidating dorm building program, begun in 1959, according to University officials. Earth breaking ceremonies are Mated to take place following the board meeting in Macomb to begin the excavation of WIU's air-conditioned, eight - story, 600 - bed women's dormitory to be located at the corner of West Adams and Stadium Drive. The new dorm, affording such 8 (Continued on page 2J Big Plans For '62 Dr. Knoblauch Anticipates $14 Million In New Bldgs. President A. L. Knoblach in a special report to the COURIER on Western's booming growth lists the following points: 1. Biggest summer school enrollment� 1400 plus 2. 5,654 inquiries by high school students for 1961-62 3. Bids open for $3 million girls dorm 4. $2 million library near completion 5. $8 million approved by Governing Board for nine new buildings 6. Anticipated total for construction, $13 million. Here is the complete report in the President's own words. ""In the academic world the sea sons come and go .almost as swiftly as they do in the work-a-day world that engulfs the entire race. So it is that once again we find ourselves in the midst of a very busy summer session. We don't want to give the impression that figures are the all-important thing in higher education, but inasmuch as we must live with them, we need at times to be aware of their presence and significance. ""In higher education programs, people, plans and purposes come before plant and numbers, but for this report we shall want to emphasize numbers of all types. First there are the numbers dealing with the present summer session enrollments � 1,400 plus, and this does not include the classes in extension or the various tour groups that are on the highways and airways and seaways of the world. This is the largest summer session on record at Western. ""The prospects for the fall enrollments are equally bright. Inquiries to date are running well ahead of a year ago; as of June 22 inquiries numbered 5,624. Applications on file are also ahead of this time a year ago, and as of June 22 they numbered 1,902. New applicants admitted this year to date total 1,607 as against 808 for the same date a year ago. A word of caution � all students admitted do not always show up on registration day! ""On June 20, Western opened bids for a new 600-capacity girls' residence hall. It was estimated to cost three million dollars, and the bids were almost one hundred thousand dollars under this figure. This will be a fine new structure with all of the most modern facilities including full air conditioning throughout the entire eight-story structure. ""Western's two million dollar ultra- modern library is rapidly takings its place on the campus horizon. It is planned for a student body of six thousand, and it will have capacity for approximately four hundred thousand volumes. The faculty will have all aids to learning including the most modern audiovisual center and the university radio and the closed circuit TV stations. ""At the June meeting of the governing board the administration was authorized to employ architects and engineers on a contingency basis for the following bond issue structures which are valued in excess of eight million dollars: (Table names the project, the amount, tentative contract date, architect or engineer): Greenhouse, $50,000, Oct. 1961, Lankton, Ziegele, Terry and Associates, Peoria. Clinical Services Bldg., $350,000, Nov. 1961, Scribbins, Feldman, Klusmeyer, Inc., Galesburg. Campus School, $2,500,000. Jan. 1962. Phillips & Kemp, Canton. Multiple Purpose & Men's P. E. Bldg., $1,800,000, Jan. 1962. Lankton, Ziegele, Terry and Associates Peoria. Classroom Building, $1,000,000. March 1962, Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, Chicago. Applied Sciences Bldg., $1,750,- 000, Nov. 1962, Phillips, Swager & Associates, Peoria. Physical Plant Bldg.. $100,000, Jan. 1963, Keith E. Middleton and Associates, Normal. Rehabilitation - Electrical Loop, Services, etc., Dec. 1961, Walter G. Kimmel, Rock Island. Rehabilitation - Air Conditioning of Science Bldg., Dec. 1961, Beling Engineering Consultants, Peoria, (Moline office). ""In addition to the above, Western has, since 1959, completed a four hundred thousand dollar heating plant and a married student housing project costing two hun- (Continued on page 2.) SEE A DEFECT? Anyone connected with WIU is invited to drop a reminder to his office if he sees any needed repair work or correction, says Kimbro Shake, General Plant Superintendent. Supt. Shake says that his staff will make any needed repairs or corrections within their resources. Reminders may be mailed to Shake at the post office without postage. Call 3-2327. There Is No New Men's Hall See Story Page 3